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POPLAR SHOPPER
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April30, 1998
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POST OFFICE BOX 669 POPLAR, MONTANA 59255 PHONE: 768-3433 producers
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POPLAR, MT PERMIT # 4
Mrs. Walls Class - Middle School Kids Superb Clean-up Job!!
Pictured we: Bradley Grey Hawk - Antoinette Shields - Willette Lambert, Aide and Pattie Grant, Aide.
Headstart Hard Workers At Poplar Clean-up
Pictured are: Alex Nation, Anthony Duncan - Nickolas McKay - Marcus Hale � Dolly Four Star, Teacher - Lane Ferguson - Shelby Lambert - not pictured: Donelle Buckles.
Montana Farm Bureau Release Report on Study of Ag Focus at MSU
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Task Force Study of the Agricultural Focus at Montana State University released its final report today. David L. McClure, president of MFBF, presented the report to the Governor's Vision 2005 Task Force on Agriculture at their meeting in Kalispell.
The MFBF study was initiated in April of last year to address a growing concern among agricultural leaders and in rural communities about the direction and focus of agriculture at MSU. Specific concerns to be addressed included: Extension Agent cuts, declining student enrollement; funding cuts for Cooperative Extension and Ag Experiment Stations; Extension Service focus in local communities; and agricultural research priorities.
MSU President Mike Malone attended the first meeting and although he questioned what he believed to be erroneous perceptions on the part of the Ag community, he pledged his full support to "the Farm Bureau in dealing with these important issues." Provost Joe Chapman, Dr. Tom McCoy, Dean of the School of Ag, Dr. Charlie Rust, Dean of Extension and several other MSU representatives were active participants in the Task Force, which was chaired by MFBF Vice President Bob Hanson.
The Task Force Report Action Plan contains ten prioritized concerns, beginning with curriculum expansion and an increase in budget allocation for operating expenses. "Ag is our state's largest industry and generates significant tax revenues," said Chariman Hanson, "During the budget reviews currently underway at MSU, the Task Force felt that is was important to re-emphasize that our land grant university was originally founded to provide leadership in teaching and research of agriculture."
Long term problems looked at in the report included the need to retain or increase agricultural representation on the Board of Regents and resulted in the recommendation that "a partnership between MSU and our Ag industry should be developed to focus long term planning on the needs and future direction of Montana agriculture."
"I think it is significant to note that all of the Task Force's recommendations included in the report were arrived at by complete consensus or unanimous vote," said
Coat, on pg. 8
Weather
(Unofficial Report)
DATE LO HI PRB
79
82
4-23-98 38 Clear - Sunny 4-23-98 38 Sunny - windy 4-24-98 46 72 0 Mostly cldy - strong wind 4-25-98 41 80 .04 Overcast - dlisle 4-27-98 25 63 0 Mostly cldy e> overcast 4-28-98 40 70 0 Sunny__
Crop Health Newsletter Available
The Crop Health Newsletter's first issue of 1998 is available.
The publication has been providing crop and pest information to Montana agricultural
producers for 11 years, says Sue Blodgett, the Montana State University Extension integrated crop and pest specialist in charge of the newsletter.
The eight-page
publication is mailed to subscribers twice a month throughout the growing season. It includes articles by a dozen researchers and Extension specialists on current weed, disease, insect and other
Cont. on pg. 8
Peter Pan, The Opening Production at Fort Peck Theatre
The casting call has gone out for Peter Pan, the opening production in the 1998 summer season at the Fort Peck Theatre in Fort Peck. Auditions for children and adults will be conducted on May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. and on May 4 for 7 to 9 p.m. at the Glasgow Middle School. It is located at 11 Laser Drive, north*>f Highway 2, just off the Glasgow High School road.
The beloved family musical will play four weeks at the Theatre, beginning June 26 and ending July 19. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Rehearsals begin May 26. "We will plan the schedule around the remaining days of school for the young actors," explains Director John Rausch. He returns for his fourth year at the Theatre. This season also includes the comedy Noises Off and the musical Forever Plaid.
People who audition are welcome to come prepared with music, but that is not necessary, Rausch said. "We have music planned for the auditions."
The Theatre also relies on the talents of musicians and technicians for the success of the productions. Anyone wishing to participate in those capacities is asked to contact Mike Hughes in Glasgow at 406-228-9369, days or 406-228-8514.
Will Nitrogen Fertilization in Spring Help Alfalfa Stands
by Jim Bauder Soil and Water Quality Specialist Two calls last week reminded me that alfalfa is one of Montana's most valuable forage crops. Both callers asked whether to apply nitrogen to an alfalfa stand in springtime.
The short answer is that little research has been done to determine whether applying nitrogen fertilizer to an alfalfa stand is economical. When nitrogen-fixation is inadequate,
Cont. on pg. 8
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
The City of Poplar will be accepting applications for
general laborers for the summer.
Applications may be picked up at the City Office at 208 3rd Ave West. Must have a Valid Montana Drivers License.
Due date for the applications is May 11, 1998 at 4:00 p.m.
News of Hospital Merger The latest figure on the petitions
concerning the
dissolution of the Poplar Hospital with the Wolf Point Hospital now stands at 1118 singatures
against the merger.
If you haven't signed and wish to do so, there are petitions at Sunrise Lumber, T.J's, Prime Time Video, Tribal Express, Beck's Sporting Goods, Traders State Bank and Tande's Grocery.
Petitions should be dropped off at T.J.'s by Saturday April 25th.
Part of 5th Grade Class - Does Bang Up Job During Clean-up Day in Poplar
Pictured are: Andre White Bull - Miranda Toungman - Amanda Olson Chad Eagleman and Chris Longtree.
BIA Employees Had Several Crews Out During Poplar's Clean-up Dayl
Pictured are: Kathleen Ventura - Grant Stafne - Marietta Iron Bear Maynard Hawk - Paul Smith - Lynette Longtree - Alice Long Hair Sandra Yellow Hammer.

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Contributors

Historical Society of Montana. Microfilm Division.

Contributing Institution

Fort Peck Tribal Library

Geographic Coverage

Poplar (Mont.); Roosevelt County (Mont.)

Digital Collection

Fort Peck Reservation Newspapers

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Digitization and metadata by The University of Montana Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library. Images scanned by The Crowley Company from microfilm to master TIFF files at 300 PPI, 8 bit grayscale using a Mekel Mark V microfilm scanner. Derivative images created using PhotoShop CS4. OCR was performed with Abbyy FineReader 10 corporate edition.

POPLAR SHOPPER
tyai] Is ���� Month
April30, 1998
-, PCB EXP
HISTORICAL SOCIETY overcast 4-28-98 40 70 0 Sunny__
Crop Health Newsletter Available
The Crop Health Newsletter's first issue of 1998 is available.
The publication has been providing crop and pest information to Montana agricultural
producers for 11 years, says Sue Blodgett, the Montana State University Extension integrated crop and pest specialist in charge of the newsletter.
The eight-page
publication is mailed to subscribers twice a month throughout the growing season. It includes articles by a dozen researchers and Extension specialists on current weed, disease, insect and other
Cont. on pg. 8
Peter Pan, The Opening Production at Fort Peck Theatre
The casting call has gone out for Peter Pan, the opening production in the 1998 summer season at the Fort Peck Theatre in Fort Peck. Auditions for children and adults will be conducted on May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. and on May 4 for 7 to 9 p.m. at the Glasgow Middle School. It is located at 11 Laser Drive, north*>f Highway 2, just off the Glasgow High School road.
The beloved family musical will play four weeks at the Theatre, beginning June 26 and ending July 19. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Rehearsals begin May 26. "We will plan the schedule around the remaining days of school for the young actors" explains Director John Rausch. He returns for his fourth year at the Theatre. This season also includes the comedy Noises Off and the musical Forever Plaid.
People who audition are welcome to come prepared with music, but that is not necessary, Rausch said. "We have music planned for the auditions."
The Theatre also relies on the talents of musicians and technicians for the success of the productions. Anyone wishing to participate in those capacities is asked to contact Mike Hughes in Glasgow at 406-228-9369, days or 406-228-8514.
Will Nitrogen Fertilization in Spring Help Alfalfa Stands
by Jim Bauder Soil and Water Quality Specialist Two calls last week reminded me that alfalfa is one of Montana's most valuable forage crops. Both callers asked whether to apply nitrogen to an alfalfa stand in springtime.
The short answer is that little research has been done to determine whether applying nitrogen fertilizer to an alfalfa stand is economical. When nitrogen-fixation is inadequate,
Cont. on pg. 8
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
The City of Poplar will be accepting applications for
general laborers for the summer.
Applications may be picked up at the City Office at 208 3rd Ave West. Must have a Valid Montana Drivers License.
Due date for the applications is May 11, 1998 at 4:00 p.m.
News of Hospital Merger The latest figure on the petitions
concerning the
dissolution of the Poplar Hospital with the Wolf Point Hospital now stands at 1118 singatures
against the merger.
If you haven't signed and wish to do so, there are petitions at Sunrise Lumber, T.J's, Prime Time Video, Tribal Express, Beck's Sporting Goods, Traders State Bank and Tande's Grocery.
Petitions should be dropped off at T.J.'s by Saturday April 25th.
Part of 5th Grade Class - Does Bang Up Job During Clean-up Day in Poplar
Pictured are: Andre White Bull - Miranda Toungman - Amanda Olson Chad Eagleman and Chris Longtree.
BIA Employees Had Several Crews Out During Poplar's Clean-up Dayl
Pictured are: Kathleen Ventura - Grant Stafne - Marietta Iron Bear Maynard Hawk - Paul Smith - Lynette Longtree - Alice Long Hair Sandra Yellow Hammer.